company:
The World Company
website:
http://www.ljworld.com
job type:
employment, full time, paid
category:
news
title:
Kansas University Reporter
description:
The Lawrence Journal-World is hiring a reporter to cover Kansas University stories pertaining to higher education. This is a coveted opportunity to work with a first-rate journalism team covering one of the top schools in the nation. Reporter will cover a wide variety of stories centering on faculty, students and events encompassing the campus community; and will also maintain a close working relationship with potential news sources, realizing the importance of building sources throughout the community. This role requires the foresight to recognize important stories and the energy to react immediately, capturing and posting the event. We are seeking a well-rounded reporter with a history of success in print and digital media and the ability to cover the spectrum of university topics.
experience:
Ideal candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related degree; demonstrated writing and reporting experience; ability to use a broad set of tools to tell stories and engage the audience; experience building, maintaining and engaging an active audience; one year of shooting and editing video preferred; proficient in MS Office; and the ability to drive, with valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
additional:
The World Company's online operations are considered to be among the most innovative news and media organizations in the country. Among them are LJWorld.com, Lawrencemarketplace.com, KUsports.com, Lawrence.com, WellCommons.com and SteamboatPilot.com. We are a family-owned business that has been a news and media source more than 120 years. Company holdings include newspapers, magazines, commercial printing and consulting.
Historic Lawrence, Kansas, is 45 minutes from Kansas City, Missouri, has a nationally recognized arts scene, a vibrant downtown and is home to Kansas University with its long-standing basketball tradition.
location=Lawrence, KS
salary:
competitive salary & benefits
to apply:
We offer a competitive salary with an excellent benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401k, paid time off, tuition reimbursement and more! Background check, pre-employment drug screen and physical lift assessment required. To apply, submit a cover letter, resume and link to your portfolio to hrapplications@ljworld.com. EOE